Difficult Scriptures to Preach From

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There are several scriptures that are challenging to preach from. How do we handle them? We take time. We study them. We attempt to understand the original audience and context. In short, we “wrestle” with them.

Matthew 15: 21-28 is one of those scripture passages. How do we handle Jesus’ interactions with the Canaanite woman (Syrophoenician woman in Mark’s Gospel)? What does this have to say to us today?

This sermon (audio only) helps us to look at how to handle passages, such as this one, so we can better understand Jesus’s mission and who he is calling us to be today.

Published by Ryan Stratton

Ryan Stratton is a pastor in the Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. He serves with his wife, Amanda, along with their children. He writes about life, faith, and leadership through his blog.

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